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    Can I boot a T500 without the laptop keyboard attached?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by akadoublej, Apr 2, 2014.

  1. akadoublej

    akadoublej Notebook Evangelist

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    I am not sure it was a good idea but since my keyboard was looking very grungy under the keycaps, I removed it and soaked it in water for an hour. I want to make sure it's dry before I reattach it to the laptop so I wanted to leave it off for two days. In the meantime is there any way to power up the machine and use it with a USB keyboard and mouse?
     
    akadoublej, Apr 2, 2014
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  2. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Only if you have a docking station as well. Otherwise, no.
     
    ajkula66, Apr 2, 2014
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    you can, if you remove the cmos battery. The laptop will start when you plug in the power adapter.
     
    lead_org, Apr 5, 2014
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